A Vacation in Kresek Beach, Pari Island


If you are visiting Thousand Islands Regency, you must consider Pari Island. It is the home of numerous natural attractions. For instance, there is Kresek Beach. The name is derived from a banyan tree. The beach offers a solemn nature and soothing ambiance. You can do many things there such as beach walking, looking for clams, and enjoy sea scenery. The locals usually hang out at the beach and eat fries called toothless gum. The best thing is the environment. Kresek is the home of numerous trees. That means you can expect refreshing atmosphere there.

The Nuance
As mentioned before, Kresek Beach is surrounded by trees. Most of them are pines and coconut trees. They are shady and beautiful. In the shorelines, you may expect several granites. Despite this fact, the sand also becomes the part of the beach as well. When it comes to the sea, the waves are considered strong. In the horizon, you can see green hills. During the hot season, there isn’t much cloud. That means you won’t expect much rain, too. No worries. It is the best time to visit Kresek.

Exploring Kresek Beach
The thing is you aren’t able to swim in the water. Thus, you should look for other activities. For instance, there is BBQ. You only need to gather ingredients and equipment. The locals also often visit this area for a family outing. During the holidays, you may expect lots of people in this location. They come different parts of Indonesia. Most of them come from Jakarta, though. At night, you can join them grilling some fishes and other ingredients. If you come with friends, you can make your own bonfire!

Your next adventure is in the sea. Kresek Beach has a moderate nautical beauty. Even though it isn’t as good as in Tidung, tourists are able to see numerous sea creatures. These include hawksbill sea turtles, starfishes, sea urchins, mantas, and much more. The best attraction is the natural conservation for “penyu sisik”. Foreigners call it hawksbill sea turtles. It is managed by the locals. Though, you should not expect superior facilities there. It helps you get along well with nature.

Overall, Kresek is indeed recommended. In the morning, you can play in the seashore. In the afternoon, you should visit sea turtle conservation. At night, tourists are able to enjoy BBQ. Here is the thing. You should pay the entry fee. No worries. It is cheap. The money is used by the locals to keep the beach clean and comfortable. Therefore, you may expect a flawless beauty of the beach. With this in mind, visitors should never litter.

Nearby Attractions

  • Lancang Island
  • Kongsi Island

How to Get There
Kresek Beach is located in Pari Island. From Muara Angke, you can directly head to Pari. It takes about 4-5 hours. If you look for a faster trip, you need to go to Marina Ancol. From here, there are several speedboats to rent. It is more comfortable but pricier. Thus, make sure to prepare your budget well.

Where to Stay

  • Aco Homestay
  • Dua putri Homestay
  • Asrama LIPI
  • Mole Pulau Pari
  • Bahri Homestay
  • Ibu Ibad


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